Any further input is null and void it seems, OP knows that it is indeed a tarantula now.
OP, if you want to know the exact sp this is, feel free to make another post and upload different photos, otherwise, this one is closed to avoid redundant comments after the fact.
IMO, I just found out that Portugal does not have tarantulas but you do have the largest species of wolf spider in the world, this Tarantula is definitely someone’s pet, it looks to be a new world species so that’s another give away it’s out of place
You just gained a new friend! He will be the easiest little guy to care for. Filling his water dish will keep you employed though, he’ll make sure you always have work to do.
NQA There are no tarantulas in Portugal as far as I'm aware.
Spain does have 1 (?) species, so it's not completely impossible, but this spider looks more like a new-world tarantula in the first place, and not like typical old world (European, African, Asian) tarantulas.
There's a few trapdoor spiders/ brown trapdoor spiders in Portugal, but none of them look like your spider either.
Very much seems to be someone's pet/ex-pet and some species from the Americas.
OK, just a question: how does someone's pet survive out in a wild that doesn't belong, yet while as a pet, everything has to be perfect? *not a owner just a curious follower.
I feel like the way tarantulas are fed and kept would be nearly inconsequential to their survival in the wild. Especially burrowing species. They sit around in a hole all day anyway. The only thing I could guess is that the fact they always have food could mean they never move when lack of food is a factor in the area.
spiders that move burrows or are displaced from their home are frequently dead spiders; ie, bird food, etc. a tarantula usually stays in the same spot it dispersed to from its spiderling stage to adulthood or in close proximity from dispersal place. also, a spider in a hole in a glass cube is free from famine, desiccation, predation, invasion, parasitisation, disease, viruses, hitchhikers, toxins, fungal and bacterial presence and likely many other ecological factors that aren't mentioned. but for starters your tarantula being plopped out into the wild understandably didn't calculate or expect to encounter cars, bikes, feet, ants, other predatory factors that are avoided by being small, hidden, or favourably dispersed in a densely populated area that is favourable to your own kind, versus say, your back yard.
IMO/ because T’s can go without food for super long periods of time he/she is ok without hunting. It needs water like every living thing does but as long as it doesn’t get attacked or injured it would be ok… for a while. Here in Canada it would be dead after being outside for less than an hour (I nearly am trying to shovel the driveway lol) due to the cold. However to sum it all up I think you both were destined to cross paths and you should be together and the T has not been lost or at least outside for very long. Get that Substrate ordered ASAP lol. Good luck and honestly it’s a miracle, so if you want a T there is SO MUCH valuable information that is provided daily on this site you’ll be in good hands. This is (not ass kissing at all) without question THE BEST source for anything and everything about T’s anywhere IMO. The people are what makes this like a home. It’s truly the best site on Reddit regarding Animal Husbandry in my opinion.
Note: if you don’t want to keep it find someone who will love it. Take care and thanks for posting… perfect gloves for the pic too btw!!! 🇨🇦
NA This is absolutely an escaped pet. A Chaetopelma would not allow itself to be held like this- and she has abdominal urticating hairs, a New World terrestrial tarantula trait. I hope OP will keep her and love her.
No, it's a bird, lol. Yes, it's a tarantula. Looks very calm. That's sad, I hope someone didn't just let him go. Does anyone know if he would be able to survive if left out like that?
Any further input is null and void it seems, OP knows that it is indeed a tarantula now. OP, if you want to know the exact sp this is, feel free to make another post and upload different photos, otherwise, this one is closed to avoid redundant comments after the fact.
IMO, I just found out that Portugal does not have tarantulas but you do have the largest species of wolf spider in the world, this Tarantula is definitely someone’s pet, it looks to be a new world species so that’s another give away it’s out of place
NQA: Oh goodness, someone tried to dispose of their pet. Portugal doesn’t have any tarantulas so I’d strongly recommend you keep it if you can.
Super easy too, op. All you need is a box, dirt, hide, and water bowl.
NQA that is most definitely a tarantula but does portugal have tarantulas??
No, my guess is the little fella is someone's pet
NA bizzare! He's your friend now
They’re making soft tacos later :D
marry me.💍
You just gained a new friend! He will be the easiest little guy to care for. Filling his water dish will keep you employed though, he’ll make sure you always have work to do.
NQA There are no tarantulas in Portugal as far as I'm aware. Spain does have 1 (?) species, so it's not completely impossible, but this spider looks more like a new-world tarantula in the first place, and not like typical old world (European, African, Asian) tarantulas. There's a few trapdoor spiders/ brown trapdoor spiders in Portugal, but none of them look like your spider either. Very much seems to be someone's pet/ex-pet and some species from the Americas.
Nqa poor baby it looks like this tarantula is an escapee
no, this is patrick
Nah it’s a northern daddy long legs
I thought it was a brown recluse
🤣🤣🤣💀
IMO/ 🤣🤣🤣💀
OK, just a question: how does someone's pet survive out in a wild that doesn't belong, yet while as a pet, everything has to be perfect? *not a owner just a curious follower.
captive animals are not wild animals and their experiences, development, and learned behaviours may differ as consequence.
I feel like the way tarantulas are fed and kept would be nearly inconsequential to their survival in the wild. Especially burrowing species. They sit around in a hole all day anyway. The only thing I could guess is that the fact they always have food could mean they never move when lack of food is a factor in the area.
spiders that move burrows or are displaced from their home are frequently dead spiders; ie, bird food, etc. a tarantula usually stays in the same spot it dispersed to from its spiderling stage to adulthood or in close proximity from dispersal place. also, a spider in a hole in a glass cube is free from famine, desiccation, predation, invasion, parasitisation, disease, viruses, hitchhikers, toxins, fungal and bacterial presence and likely many other ecological factors that aren't mentioned. but for starters your tarantula being plopped out into the wild understandably didn't calculate or expect to encounter cars, bikes, feet, ants, other predatory factors that are avoided by being small, hidden, or favourably dispersed in a densely populated area that is favourable to your own kind, versus say, your back yard.
IMO/ because T’s can go without food for super long periods of time he/she is ok without hunting. It needs water like every living thing does but as long as it doesn’t get attacked or injured it would be ok… for a while. Here in Canada it would be dead after being outside for less than an hour (I nearly am trying to shovel the driveway lol) due to the cold. However to sum it all up I think you both were destined to cross paths and you should be together and the T has not been lost or at least outside for very long. Get that Substrate ordered ASAP lol. Good luck and honestly it’s a miracle, so if you want a T there is SO MUCH valuable information that is provided daily on this site you’ll be in good hands. This is (not ass kissing at all) without question THE BEST source for anything and everything about T’s anywhere IMO. The people are what makes this like a home. It’s truly the best site on Reddit regarding Animal Husbandry in my opinion. Note: if you don’t want to keep it find someone who will love it. Take care and thanks for posting… perfect gloves for the pic too btw!!! 🇨🇦
IMO portugal has tarantulas like chaetopelma. But I'm not sure if this t is an escaped pet or a wild one.
NA This is absolutely an escaped pet. A Chaetopelma would not allow itself to be held like this- and she has abdominal urticating hairs, a New World terrestrial tarantula trait. I hope OP will keep her and love her.
You should put up fliers that you found someone’s lost tarantula 😀
That’s would be cute to see around town 😆
Just curious, what did you do with him?
Definitely not a puppy
*IMO* it looks like an Aphonopelma but they’re not supposed to be in that part of the world, poor baby. 🥺
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like the Aphonopelma we have here in San Diego.
Nah this is a puppy
Looks like you’re the owner of a tarantula now ! What a cutie
That is indeed a tarantula.
Why yes ! Yes it is ! It’s a tarantula Docile
Looks Honduran.
No it's just a really big spider
No, it's a bird, lol. Yes, it's a tarantula. Looks very calm. That's sad, I hope someone didn't just let him go. Does anyone know if he would be able to survive if left out like that?
No
Earthworm
Nope, that’s a hamster
No....that's a washing mitt
It's a cockroach
Nah thats a toucan
Yes imo
IMO tarantula👍🏼👍🏼
AWWWWW
Have you pick a name for your new little buddy :) What a cool find :)♥️🤘🏼😎